Ensemble Competition

7 December (Thursday)

Singapore Cultural Centre Auditorium
9.30am – 12.30pm / 2pm to 5pm

Participating groups will be informed of the order of appearance on 22 November.

Rules and Regulations

• The size of the each ensemble range from a minimum of FOUR (4) members to a maximum of TEN (10) members.
• Each group may choose to perform with a conductor. The conductor will be counted as a member of the group (subject to maximum of ten members).

The competition is divided into three divisions; Prodige, Prestige & Légende.

a. Prodige Division for Primary & Secondary school or its equivalent in International schools & IB programme
b. Prestige Division for any clarinetists with the exception of music professionals, graduates or undergraduates
c. Légende Division open to all clarinetists

• Ensembles with 1 or more music tertiary students &/or undergraduate will only be able to take part in the Légende Division.
• The maximum number of groups per division is FIFTEEN (15). Registration is strictly on a first come first serve basis.
• The competition for each division will only proceed with a minimum of FIVE (5) participating groups.
• Each organization is only allowed to enter ONE (1) group per division.
• Each member is only allowed to take part in the competition ONCE.
• Each group must indicate the selected repertoire before the start of competition and own an ORIGINAL copy of the selected set piece.
• Participating groups MUST bring along the original copy of the selected set piece during competition day. Groups will be disqualified if the original copy is not presented.
• Each group may choose to include multiple member(s) for each part, on own discretion
• The contesting group is responsible for their own transposition of score for the substitute part(s).
• Each group must submit the application form and make payment to the organiser by 08 November 2017.
• Each participating group will be given complimentary festival passes, festival T- Shirt & certificate of participation according to the number of members.
• The Jurys’ decision for award is final. No appeal shall be entertained.

Prizes, Certification and Presentation

Légende Division

• 1st Prize: S$500 The Band World Voucher, Certificate of Distinction & Invitation to perform at Gala Concert
• 2nd Prize: S$400 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Merit
• 3rd Prize: S$350 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Commendation

Prestige Division

• 1st Prize: S$350 The Band World Voucher & Invitation to perform at Gala Concert
• 2nd Prize: S$250 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Merit
• 3rd Prize: S$200 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Commendation

Prodige Division

• 1st Prize: S$200 The Band World Voucher & Invitation to perform at Gala Concert
• 2nd Prize: S$100 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Merit
• 3rd Prize: S$50 The Band World Voucher & Certificate of Commendation

Other Prizes to be announced on social media (Instagram & Facebook) on weekly basis; Starting 1 September 2017

Competition Music

Participation Fees and Payment Method

Access the Application Form here

• Entrance Fee is SGD 25/member (e.g. Total entry fee for 4 members is SGD 100)
• For Bank Transfer, please transfer to DBS Current Account 055-003669-1. Input main applicant name and email (information@band-world.com) us a copy of transaction details as proof of payment.
• For Cheque Payment, please make cheque payable to THE BAND WORLD

For schools & institution, electronic invoicing is available. Please mail cheque to the address below:

ATTN: SINGAPORE CLARINET FESTIVAL 2017
c/o The Band World
1, Esplanade Drive, #02-08,
Esplanade Mall, Singapore 038981
Tel: (+65) 6561-2163